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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 927, King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to seven years of peace in the north. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1712, Richard Cromwell, English academic and politician (born 1626) passed away. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Two men jailed for five years for involvement in Valentine's Day violence in Dublin
Imposing sentence today, Judge Martin Nolan said both men had involved themselves in “serious violence” that night.
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Malay Mail
· Jul 12, 2026
Two suspected lovers arrested after police chase uncovers drugs in Perlis
ARAU, July 12 — A man and woman, suspected to be lovers, were arrested and 419.82 grams (g)...
OpsLens
· Jun 23, 2026
Domestic terror: It’s prison, and a long time there, for protesters allegedly linked to Antifa * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
Source link It’s to be jail, and a long time there, for protesters accused by the Department of Justice of having Antifa ties who were involved in a shooting outside
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· Jul 11, 2026
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The Malta Independent
· Jul 1, 2026
Two Dutch men arrested in connection with drug trafficking
Two Dutch nationals, aged 34 and 38, were arrested in Swieqi on Monday afternoon as part of an ongoing police investigation into a major drug trafficking operation. This follows a previous court case earlier this year involving another individual linked to the same criminal network.Following intensive surveillance and investigative work, police officers conducted raids on properties associated with the suspects. During a search of a residence in Swieqi, officers discovered drug paraphernalia along with approximately 890 grams of suspected amphetamines and 550 grams of suspected ketamine.A simultaneous search of the second suspect's home in Ħal Kirkop yielded further evidence of drug use, as well as pink pills, a quantity of suspected cocaine, and a collection of forged documents.The suspects are currently being held at the police lock-up. The case has been referred to Magistrate Dr. Philip Galea Farrugia, who has launched an official inquiry. The two men are scheduled to be arraigned in court today at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Dr. Donatella Frendo Dimech.
Fark
· Jun 24, 2026
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NL Times
Video: Fights break out outside Ter Apel center on first night after aid groups pull out
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Related coverage for "Two men jailed for five years for involvement in Valentine's Day violence in Dublin": Malay Mail — Two suspected lovers arrested after police chase uncovers drugs in Perlis. OpsLens — Domestic terror: It’s prison, and a long time there, for protesters allegedly linked to Antifa * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh. Irish Mirror — Conor McGregor fight purse v Max Holloway with Irishman set to pocket a fortune. The Malta Independent — Two Dutch men arrested in connection with drug trafficking . Fark — Wear black to a protest that turns violent? That's a 50-year prison sentence [Scary]. NL Times — Video: Fights break out outside Ter Apel center on first night after aid groups pull out